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NAHBA 2006 Annual Education Conference August 27 – 30, 2006. Think different. Basis in HBA: States’ Rights. Basis in HBA: 1992 Amendment. State “in its discretion”. Basis in HBA: “to promote the reasonable, orderly and effective display of OA”. Basis in state storm damage laws.
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Basis in HBA: 1992 Amendment State “in its discretion”
Basis in HBA: “to promote the reasonable, orderly and effective display of OA”
Basis in state storm damage laws • Grace period • Storm damage repair
23 Highways Basis in federal regs: “each state shall develop its own criteria”
23 Highways Basis in federal regs: “a sign may be considered destroyed”
23 Highways Basis in federal regs: “states shall submit regulations for approval”
Intent of storm damage amendment • No pre-emption of state or local authority • Only signs in commercial and industrial areas • Strict limits on rebuilding • Built-in review process within 36 months • Back to August, 2004
“We support the provision that clarifies flexibility of states regarding rebuilding sign structures…”--Governor Blanco
“I wanted to make you aware of my support.”--Governor Barbour